I have a 323F BJ (one of the early ones) with the 1.5 engine. It has at the moment 311k kms on it (or about 193k miles) and I need a new clutch and related parts. But I can't find a clutch alignment tool. Does anybody know where I can source one?

And is that really necessary? I see some people posting that is doable without the tool.

I will most likely buy it online because it's cheaper, but usually does not come with the tool on websites like Autodoc or similar. I can buy one universal on ebay relatively cheap, if that works, but I'm not sure.

These are only examples and I know these are in Oz and not for 1.5l engines which we didn't ahve here. But as examples I'm sure you will find similar for your make & model, at similar if not better prices as your market (EU) is bigger.

Haven't done it on a BJ but an my dad's VW we used a universal one as follows: take the biggest centre stub that goes in the clutch centre plate and if it's too loose then make it bigger by wrapping tape around it until it's a snug fit. (Do this before installing the clutch.).

Haven't done it on a BJ but an my dad's VW we used a universal one as follows: take the biggest centre stub that goes in the clutch centre plate and if it's too loose then make it bigger by wrapping tape around it until it's a snug fit. (Do this before installing the clutch.).

I've done a few clutches, and never even touched a clutch alignment tool

It's fiddly as hell doing it without, but it's totally possible You just need to hold the friction disc and LOOSELY fit the pressure plate, so it holds the friction disc but you can move it around with your fingers or a screwdriver, then line it up as best you can with the flywheel bearing, then wriggle the gearbox when you're fitting it

I've done a few clutches, and never even touched a clutch alignment tool

It's fiddly as hell doing it without, but it's totally possible You just need to hold the friction disc and LOOSELY fit the pressure plate, so it holds the friction disc but you can move it around with your fingers or a screwdriver, then line it up as best you can with the flywheel bearing, then wriggle the gearbox when you're fitting it

Clutch and main seal have now been changed. But now the biting point of the clutch is way too low, almost can´t get it into and out of gears. Oil, master and slave cylinders seem fine. Does the pedal need some kind of adjustment? How can I do that? See picture below.

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